Saturday, August 17, 2013

Review: Heavy Metal

Wow -- this was a really great read! I haven't read book 1 in this Goddess Rising series, but will definitely be checking it out! I had no trouble catching up, and actually had no idea there was a book previous to this one. This works great as a stand alone or as part of the series (now that I've read the synopsis of the first book).

This book follows a "goddess" in a world that acknowledges these magic wielding women. The powers and backstory were really quite unique and not your run of the mill witches or Greek gods. The only books I can think of with a similar take on goddesses or at least the powers they have, is the Cassandra Palmer series, and even that isn't too close.

In this story, we get to watch a sizzling relationship develop between Sam and Riley. There are a few interwoven stories going that kept the action level pretty high, but tempered it with steamy scenes or some adorable romance (well, as much as you can jam into a book where everyone is on the run in one way or another).

I was absolutely sucked in from page 1 and couldn't put the book down! The writing was clever and quick paced, but still delivered all the drama and seriousness that I need to feel really invested in a book. This author is now firmly on my "to-read" list. I hope there's more Goddess Rising books coming!

About Me

I read a lot. It's typically contemporary paranormal romance, but I sometimes deviate. I like to indulge in some silly, smutty reading to escape from my real job as a scientist. Reading is my anti-drug.